Ms Giedre Aukstuoliene > Ellex > Vilnius, Lithuania > Lawyer Profile

Ellex
JOGAILOS 9
01116 VILNIUS
Lithuania

Work Department

The Dispute Resolution Practice

Position

Giedre Aukštuolienė is a partner and co-head of the Dispute Resolution practice of the firm. She has wide experience in representing clients in complex, high-profile disputes across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure and IT before the state courts and arbitral tribunals. Giedre has served as counsel in a commercial arbitration under various arbitration rules, including UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA, SCC, and VCCA (Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration). She also has substantial experience in investment arbitration and has successfully represented the Republic of Lithuania in several investment arbitration proceedings.

Memberships

Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration
Recommended Arbitrator and Mediator

Lithuanian Bar Association
Member

Education

2019
Baltic Management Institute (BMI)
Executive Master of Business Administration programme, EMBA degree

2013
Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London (United Kingdom)
Postgraduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration

2008
Vilnius University (Lithuania)
Master of Laws (LL.M.)

2007
Ghent University (Belgium)
European and Comparative Law studies

Lawyer Rankings

Lithuania > Dispute resolution

The dispute resolution practice at Ellex is an experienced and knowledgeable team. The firm has an impressive track record in investment arbitration proceedings. Furthermore, the practice is a key player in the commercial arbitration arena, engaging in both domestic and international cases. The firm handles a range of litigation matters, from real estate and construction disputes, to commercial issues in the energy, transport, and infrastructure markets. Led by co-heads Giedrė Aukštuolienė and Rūta Jasilionė, the strength of the team is evidenced by the support provided by Valentinas Mikelėnas and Vilija Vaitkutė Pavan.